Background

The Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) is a center of excellence for education and research at the College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The main aim of CDT-Africa is to serve as a platform for equitable access to interventions (medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and complex interventions) and bring about sustainable development in Africa through high-quality capacity development for innovative therapeutic discovery.

The center is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic communications officer with experience and capacity to work with a diversified team.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Junior Communication Officer is to provide technical support and input to the communication, IT and documentation of the CDT-Africa to institutionalize information in a more effective, responsive and coordinated approach.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, produce and disseminate case studies and success stories of programs and projects of the center;
• Assist on the design, editorial content and maintenance of the CDT-Africa website and its social media (Facebook and twitter) to ensure that contents are regularly updated along with successive growth of the Center
• Prepare quarterly newsletter of CDT-Africa
• Maintain coherence of all program and project communications and follow up on the communication network within the center;
• Take lead in dissemination of communication materials to relevant stakeholders;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

 Terms and conditions

• Hours of Work: Are governed by the laws of Ethiopia. However, the nature of the work is such that it might require working overtime and weekends.
• Holidays: Are governed by the rules of Addis Ababa University for project workers.
• Length of Contract: This is a six months post subject to annual contract renewals based on availability of funds.
• Probationary Period and Notice Period: There is a three-month probationary period for this role. 

Requirements

• Minimum of BA Degree in Communication, Public Relation, Journalism, or related field;
• Minimum of one year work experience in similar positions;
• Experience working on social media, online content management systems and publications;
• High-level written and verbal communication in English and Amharic. Additional local language is a plus;
• Experience working in related positions in health programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of Photography and photo editing software. 
• Ground knowledge of graphic design concepts.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe creative suits especially InDesign, Premier Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator.